Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 1998 | TOQUI, VE | N2557P | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 21, 1998 | GRAIN VALLEY, MO | N506SD | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Pilot's inadequate preflight, the partial loss of oil and the resulting rod failure. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. |
| Mar 20, 1998 | CORONA, CA | N6575L | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid the other airplane. |
| Mar 15, 1998 | WEST MIFFLIN, PA | N67893 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to th…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs. |
| Mar 05, 1998 | CLARKSVILLE, TN | N840FE | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the g…the pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were; flight into clouds, below freezing temperatures, and the inability of the pilot to detect ice, due to the lack of an ice detection system to determine ice build up on portions of the airframe that are not visible from the cockpit. |
| Mar 05, 1998 | ORLEANS, IN | N2546S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. Contributing …The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment from prescription drugs, low ceilings, fog, trees, and hilly terrain. |
| Mar 03, 1998 | MIDVALE, ID | N727RT | Fatal (6) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Mar 02, 1998 | LA PUNTILLA, CI | CCCIX | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 1998 | LANGLEY AFB, VA | N62082 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the ac…The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling. |
| Feb 22, 1998 | YORK, PA | N54172 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Feb 06, 1998 | HOMER, AK | N91029 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
A fatigue failure, and partial separation of the number 6 engine cylinder head assembly, the operator's inadequate progressive inspection performed by…A fatigue failure, and partial separation of the number 6 engine cylinder head assembly, the operator's inadequate progressive inspection performed by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadvertent stall during a maneuvering turn toward an emergency landing area. |
| Feb 02, 1998 | BOXBOROUGH, MA | N79588 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stall |
| Jan 31, 1998 | MIAMI, FL | N1200D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner pickup, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The…failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner pickup, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for a stall recovery was a related factor. |
| Jan 30, 1998 | HAVRE, MT | N8798G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's loss of control after his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include his lack of total flight experience and incapacitation du…The student pilot's loss of control after his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include his lack of total flight experience and incapacitation due to alcohol. |
| Jan 18, 1998 | GUNTERSVILLE, AL | N7443G | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos. |
| Jan 17, 1998 | WALKER, CA | N114GP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's encounter with a downdraft while approaching high terrain at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain or obstacle clearance. |
| Jan 10, 1998 | SALINAS, CA | N8158M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to insta…A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to install the second valve keeper in the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve and the failure of inspection personnel to detect the improper assembly. |
| Jan 09, 1998 | MAIDEN, NC | N913FE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff when he was unable to initiate a climb, resulting…The pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff when he was unable to initiate a climb, resulting in the aircraft over running the runway and colliding with trees on the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to arrive at his destination to attend a family affair. |
| Jan 07, 1998 | DECATUR, IL | N6669P | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors were low ceiling and freezing drizzle. |
| Jan 02, 1998 | CHANDLER, AZ | N20118 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's intentional flying at a low altitude and failure to see and avoid the power lines during dusk conditions. |
| Dec 31, 1997 | WATERTOWN, SD | N5087Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident w…the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident was the icing weather conditions which existed and the ice which accumulated on the airplane. |
| Dec 29, 1997 | GUYTON, GA | N414MT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
Inadequate maintenance of the cabin pressurization system, which resulted in inadequate pressurization and incapacitation of the pilot due to the hypo…Inadequate maintenance of the cabin pressurization system, which resulted in inadequate pressurization and incapacitation of the pilot due to the hypoxia. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the cabin pressurization system. |
| Dec 29, 1997 | FT. LEONARDWOOD, MO | N30255 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteoro…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability is a contributing factor. |
| Dec 25, 1997 | RALEIGH-DURHAM, NC | N12172 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Was loss of control of the airplane on initial climb after entering instrument flight conditions resulting in a turn opposite in direction from that g…Was loss of control of the airplane on initial climb after entering instrument flight conditions resulting in a turn opposite in direction from that given by ATC, and eventual collision with terrain. |
| Dec 24, 1997 | MONTICELLO, UT | N1596V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles. Also causal was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles. Also causal was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were his lack of familiarity with the geographical area, lack of experience, night conditions, and power lines |